Ribbon cutting ceremony launches F-35 era at Misawa Air Base

Misawa beach cleanup 2026

Misawa outdoor recreation hosted a beach cleanup event at itsukawame on May 9th, 2026. The purpose of the beach cleanup was to ensure the beaches cleanliness for local residents (U.S Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer 3rd Class Jason De Castro.)

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Ribbon cutting ceremony launches F-35 era at Misawa...

04.23.2026 | Photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Bugenig

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson and distinguished guests cut the ribbon during the F-35 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April...

F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base

03.27.2026 | Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class TYLER BERGSTROM

Four U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft taxi on the flightline during the F-35 first aircraft arrival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 28,...

Misawa Range Day 2024

09.13.2024 | Photo by Airman 1st Class Adryan Young

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron, receive an award on Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 13, 2024. The Airmen were showing...

Senior Airman Jennifer Scobie: A Story of...

04.22.2024 | Photo by Master Sgt. David Carbajal

Senior Airman Jennifer Scobie, 35th Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Group Equipment journeyman, poses in front of aircraft maintenance equipment...

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Member Visit

03.28.2024 | Photo by Senior Airman Emilee Darden

A Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Member speaks to peers on a radio microphone at AFN Misawa on Misawa Air Base, Japan, Mar. 28,2024. JGSDF...

Sollars Elementary School 2024 MLK March

11.24.2001 | Photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate

Sollars Elementary School students and members of the community march to honor and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. at Misawa Air Base, Japan,...

Breast Cancer Awareness 5k

10.27.2023 | Photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate

5K participants run during a Breast Cancer Awareness run on Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2023. A 5K is an acronym for 5 kilometers. (U.S. Air...

Misawa Fire Muster

10.12.2023 | Photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Darden

Japanese Air Self-Defense Force member holds the fire hose during the fire muster on Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12,2023. participants had to run...

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Misawa beach cleanup 2026

05.08.2026 | Video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jason De Castro

Misawa outdoor recreation hosted a beach cleanup event at itsukawame on May 9th, 2026. The purpose of the beach cleanup was to ensure the beaches...

2026 Munitions Tour

05.12.2026 | Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class TYLER BERGSTROM

35th munitions squadron hosts an intermural tour for their Navy and JASDF partners around their facility, May 13th, 2026. The tour went over a...

Red Friday Shoutout-Sanchez-Misawa

05.10.2026 | Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class TYLER BERGSTROM

U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Nathan Sanchez, a 35th munitions squadron conventional maintenance section chief gives a shoutout to his family in...

2026 Sakura Olympics Opening Ceremony

05.10.2026 | Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class TYLER BERGSTROM

Misawa Airbase along with their JASDF partners launch the annual Sakura Olympics at the Weasels Den, May 11th, 2026. The Sakura Olympics aim to...

SPOTLIGHT: USSF Lt Lee

03.08.2026 | Video by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Bugenig

1st Lt. Haena Lee, U.S. Space Force 5th Space Warning Squadron Det. 4 deputy commander, explains her role in her unit while being assigned to...

Misawa Road Tax Rodeo 2026

04.23.2026 | Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class TYLER BERGSTROM

Misawa Airbase Pass and Registration hosts their annual road tax rodeo event at the Weasels Den, April 21st, 2026. The event aims to ensure...

AFN Misawa: American Day

05.04.2026 | Video by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Bugenig

American Day is happening June 21, 2026 right outside the main gate of Misawa Air Base. Attendees can celebrate American culture with food, music,...

AFN Pacific: Be Ready for Typhoon Season

04.27.2026 | Video by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Bugenig

Typhoon season is from May to October and it's your responsibility to be prepared for anything that might come your way. Follow these tips to make...

Senior Airman Jennifer Scobie: A Story of...

04.29.2024 | Story by Master Sgt. David Carbajal

Currently, the average American lives to about 79 years old. For one Airman at Misawa Air Base, she was about 78 years short of that. “I’ve...

Team Misawa Remembers 20 Year Anniversary of 9/11...

09.11.2021 | Story by Senior Airman Caroline Parks

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, 35th Security Forces Squadron, 35th Medical Group and...

2,000 and Climbing: 5RS Commander Hits Milestone

06.19.2020 | Story by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Bugenig

Lt. Col. Georgescu accomplishes 2,000 flying hours in U-2 Dragon Lady after flying the aircraft for 13 years.

2,000 and Climbing: 5RS Commander Hits Milestone

06.17.2020 | Story by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Bugenig

Lt. Col. Eguen Georgescu accomplishes 2,000 hours flying the U-2 Dragon Lady, accomplishing a rare feat for U.S. Air Force pilots.

Mustang resiliency gets gritty

09.26.2019 | Story by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Bugenig

Team Osan's Chaplains hold luncheon for Grit program.

AFN Misawa High Noon, Bilateral Firefighter Exchange

05.14.2026 | Courtesy Audio

Misawa, Japan (May 15, 2026) - Firefighters from the U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing...

AFN Misawa Legal Readiness Week MRR

04.23.2026 | Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Adriones Johnson

Lt. Col. Michael Pierson and Sr. Airmen Tamyia Jackson talk about the upcoming legal readiness week on April 24th, 2026. The legal readiness week...

Emergency Kits MRR

04.16.2026 | Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Adriones Johnson

A short public service announcement about emergency preparedness and putting together emergency kits. ( Audio by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd...

AFN Misawa High Noon, Exercise Sprint 26-2

04.27.2026 | Courtesy Audio

Seaman John Paul Cavada reports on Exercise Sprint 26-2 on April 28th, 2026. The purpose of the exercise was to practice the capabilities of the...

AFN Misawa High Noon, Navy Physical Training Standards

04.20.2026 | Courtesy Audio

Seaman John Paul Cavada reports on the changes to the Navy's physical fitness assessment requirements on April 21st, 2026. The changes increase...

AFN Misawa High Noon, Earthquake 2026

04.23.2026 | Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Adriones Johnson

Petty Officer 2nd Class Adriones Johnson reports on the earthquake that occurred on April 20th. It was the second large earthquake to happen in...

Highnoon-Misawa-Typhoon preparedness

04.21.2026 | Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class TYLER BERGSTROM

Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Bergstrom reports on the efforts of Misawa Air Base during the upcoming Typhoon season on April 22nd. After the most...

AFN Misawa High Noon, Japan day 2026

04.16.2026 | Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class TYLER BERGSTROM

Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Bergstrom reports for the Japan Day event, held on Misawa Air Base, April 11th. It was the 38th annual Japan day...

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35th FW change of command program

06.28.2024 | Graphics by Master Sgt. David Carbajal

Col. Paul T. Davidson will assume command of the 35th Fighter Wing during a change of command ceremony July 8, 2024. Col. Michael P. Richard, who...

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